Overcoming Anti-Christian Bias and Persecution (Matthew 19:26) By Dr. David L. Goetsch When Richard approached me for counseling, he was dealing with a faith-related problem at work. But the conversation quickly broadened into a discussion of anti-Christian bias when he asked, “Why do they hate us?” Richard went on to…
Replacing Envy with Contentment (Proverbs 14:30) By David L. Goetsch One of the most self-destructive sins is envy, yet at one time or another we all fall prey to it. We might envy another person’s nice home or car. We might envy another person’s high salary or attractive looks. We…
In These Difficult Times, Be An Encourager (1 Thessalonians 5:11) By David L. Goetsch The Bible verse, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, reads: “Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up...” Encouraging and inspiring your neighbors is an important part of loving them as yourself. Providing encouragement and inspiration is doubly…
Which Side Of The Cross Are You On? By Grant Phillips Isaiah's Prophecy “For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For the things concerning Me have an end.” - (Luke 22:37 from Isaiah 53:12)…
From The Lintel To The Cross By Grant Phillips “Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ‘On the tenth of this month every man shall take for himself a lamb, according to the house of his father, a lamb for a household.” - (Exodus 12:3) “For I will pass…
A Come to Jesus Moment - Part 2 By Randy Nettles The death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ occurred in AD 33. Fifty days after Jesus rose from the grave and ten days after He ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit was given to the disciples, and the Church…
A Come to Jesus Moment - Part 1 By Randy Nettles A “come-to-Jesus moment or meeting” can have two different connotations; one is used in a figurative/secular sense, and one is used in a spiritual or faith-based (Christianity) way. The phrase is usually used in a secular context and refers…
How To Win Your Crowns A Bible Study by Jack Kelley "So, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should take…
Send Me A Jew By Tim Moore Scripture says that in the Millennial Kingdom ten Gentiles will grab the garment of a Jew and say, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:23). There are still parts of the world where Jewish…
The Withered Fig Tree Is Blooming By Tim Moore "I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your forefathers as the earliest fruit on the fig tree in its first season." - (Hosea 9:10) The regathering of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is prophesied repeatedly…